Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer

Billions Recovered | 50+ Years of Experience | No Fee Unless You Win

If you have been injured by someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, an insurance company is building a case against you. Their adjusters are reviewing your medical records to identify pre-existing conditions. Their attorneys are preparing arguments to reduce what they pay you. Every day you wait to fight back gives them more time to strengthen their position and weaken yours.

This is how billion-dollar insurance companies protect their profits. They have teams of lawyers, investigators, and medical consultants working against your claim from the moment you file it.

You need someone fighting just as hard on your side. For more than 50 years, the Rothenberg Law Firm LLP has represented injured Philadelphians against the largest insurance companies in the country. Our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers have recovered billions in compensation because we prepare every case as if it will go to trial.

We treat every client like family, and we do not charge a fee unless we win. Contact us for a free consultation and let us start fighting for you today.

Why Do I Need a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer?

Injured individuals who hire a lawyer to handle their personal injury case recover 3.5 times more compensation than those who handle their claims on their own, according to the independent non-profit Insurance Research Council. Even after attorney fees, most clients take home significantly more money.

A personal injury lawyer handles the legal fight while you recover. Your attorney knows how insurance adjusters operate and can protect you from lowball offers, intentional delays, and requests for recorded statements that could damage your claim.

Insurance companies track which lawyers will take cases to trial and which ones accept quick settlements. When you hire a trial-ready law firm, insurers take your case more seriously because they know you can follow through with a lawsuit if they refuse to offer fair compensation.

How a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Protects Your Rights

After a serious injury, insurance companies move quickly to protect their profits. Meanwhile, you are dealing with medical appointments, pain, and the stress of lost income. Here is what our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys do for you:

Handling Insurance Companies

Insurance adjusters ask questions designed to reduce your payout. Statements like "I feel okay" or "I'm doing better" can damage your claim. Your attorney communicates with insurers on your behalf so you can focus on healing.

Building a Strong Case

Our lawyers gather police reports, medical records, witness statements, and accident scene evidence. We work with medical professionals and accident reconstruction teams when needed to prove exactly what happened and who was at fault.

Trial-Ready Legal Leverage

Most personal injury cases settle, but some do not. Insurance companies know which lawyers will go to trial and which ones will accept low offers. Our attorneys prepare every case as if it will go before a jury at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

When you have a trial-ready legal team, insurance companies have less leverage to push you into a quick, inadequate settlement.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Philadelphia

Our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys handle a wide range of accident and injury claims. No matter how you were hurt, we have the experience to investigate your case, identify all responsible parties, and fight for fair compensation.

Car Accidents

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, over 110,000 reportable crashes occurred statewide in one recent year, injuring nearly 67,000 people. Philadelphia's busy streets see a significant share of these collisions. Our car accident lawyers handle rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, hit-and-runs, and drunk driving accidents.

Truck Accidents

Commercial truck crashes cause catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. Our truck accident attorneys understand federal trucking regulations and know how to investigate driver logs, maintenance records, and cargo loading practices to prove liability.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists face serious injury risks when other drivers fail to see them or share the road safely. Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyer represents riders injured by distracted drivers, unsafe lane changes, left-turn collisions, and road hazards.

Pedestrian Accidents

Philadelphia's Vision Zero Annual Report shows that pedestrian deaths have increased 65% compared to the 2015-2019 average. When drivers strike people in crosswalks, parking lots, or along roadways, we hold them accountable.

Bicycle Accidents

Cyclists have little protection when vehicles strike them. Our bicycle accident lawyers represent riders injured by drivers who failed to check blind spots, opened doors into bike lanes, or ran red lights. We fight for compensation covering medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft accidents involve complicated insurance questions. Multiple policies may apply depending on whether the driver was logged into the app, waiting for a ride, or carrying passengers. Our rideshare accident attorneys identify all available coverage to maximize your recovery.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises. When wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, or icy walkways cause injuries, we hold negligent property owners responsible. Pennsylvania law requires proving the owner knew or should have known about the hazard.

Medical Malpractice

When doctors, nurses, or hospitals make preventable errors, patients suffer serious harm. Our medical malpractice lawyers handle cases involving surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, and failure to treat. Medical malpractice cases require thorough investigation and medical testimony.

Construction Accidents

Falls, equipment failures, and electrocutions injure thousands of construction workers each year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accounts for the most workplace fatalities of any industry. Our construction accident lawyers pursue claims against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners.

Premises Liability

Beyond slip and falls, property owners may be liable for inadequate security, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, and other dangerous conditions. We investigate whether owners took reasonable steps to protect visitors from foreseeable harm.

Wrongful Death

When negligence takes a life, families face emotional devastation and financial hardship. Pennsylvania law allows surviving family members to pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship. Our attorneys handle these sensitive cases with compassion while fighting aggressively for grieving families.

What Compensation Can I Recover After a Philadelphia Personal Injury?

Pennsylvania law allows personal injury victims to seek both economic and non-economic damages. The specific compensation depends on your injuries, their severity, and the circumstances of your accident.

Economic damage

The damages cover your measurable financial losses:

• Medical bills, including emergency care, surgery, hospital stays, and rehabilitation
• Lost wages from time away from work during recovery
• Future medical expenses for ongoing treatment
• Lost earning capacity if injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job
• Property damage to your vehicle or personal belongings

Non-economic damages 

These damages compensate you for losses without a specific dollar amount:

• Physical pain and suffering from your injuries
• Emotional distress, anxiety, and depression
• Loss of enjoyment of life when injuries prevent activities you once loved
• Scarring or disfigurement from the accident

Your ability to claim certain damages depends on the type of case and, for motor vehicle accidents, your insurance coverage. Our attorneys evaluate all potential damages and fight for fair compensation based on your specific situation.

Pennsylvania Personal Injury Laws That Could Affect Your Case

Limited Tort vs. Full Tort Insurance

When you buy car insurance in Pennsylvania, you choose between two options: Limited tort and full tort coverage. Limited tort costs less but restricts what personal injury damages you can recover after a crash. Full tort costs more but protects your right to seek pain and suffering damages.

If you chose limited tort, you may still pursue pain and suffering damages if you suffered a serious injury, were hit by a drunk driver, were hit by an out-of-state driver, or were hit by a commercial vehicle. One of our experienced personal injury attorneys will review your policy and the details of your crash under Pennsylvania’s Election of Tort Options (75 Pa. C.S. § 1705) to determine what damages you can claim.

Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule under 42 Pa. C.S. § 7102. You can recover damages as long as you were less than 51% at fault for the accident. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if a jury finds you 20% at fault, your compensation is reduced by 20%. If you are found 51% or more responsible, you cannot recover any damages. Insurance companies often try to shift blame onto injured people to reduce payouts. Our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys fight aggressively to keep the focus on the negligent party’s actions and counter any unfair fault allegations.

Statute of Limitations

Under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Claims against government entities have shorter deadlines. Missing these deadlines can bar you from recovering any compensation.

Contacting an attorney promptly protects your right to file a claim and gives your legal team time to gather evidence while it is still fresh.

Protecting Your Personal Injury Claim After an Accident

After you have received medical attention for your injuries, there are several steps that help protect the value of your claim. Each of these actions creates documentation your lawyer can use to build your case.

• Hire a lawyer before speaking with insurance companies. Adjusters record calls and use your words against you later. Your attorney handles all communication with insurers.
• Attend all medical appointments. Gaps in treatment let insurance companies argue your injuries are not serious or were caused by something other than the accident.
• Keep a recovery journal. Document your pain levels, limitations, and emotional state each day. This evidence supports your non-economic damage claims.
• Save all accident-related documents. Medical bills, repair estimates, pay stubs showing lost wages, and correspondence with insurers all become evidence in your case.

These steps help strengthen your lawyer’s position when negotiating with insurance companies or presenting your case in court.

Why Philadelphia Trusts the Rothenberg Law Firm LLP

Since 1969, our firm has represented injured Philadelphians in personal injury cases of all types. We have recovered billions of dollars for our clients because we fight for each person as if they were family.

Proven Track Record

Our attorneys have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for personal injury victims in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. We have tried cases in courtrooms across the country. View our case results to see examples of what we have achieved for clients like you.

Trial-Ready Legal Representation

Insurance companies track which lawyers settle quickly and which ones take cases to trial. Our attorneys include former prosecutors, former defense lawyers, and members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We prepare every case as if it will go before a jury, and insurance companies know we will follow through.

Local Knowledge

Our Philadelphia office at 1420 Walnut Street sits in the heart of Center City, near Independence Hall. We know Philadelphia's streets, courts, and medical facilities. This local knowledge helps us investigate accidents and present compelling cases to local juries.

Client-Centered Approach

We are not a case mill that settles claims quickly for minimal effort. When we take your case, we invest the time and resources to pursue the best possible outcome. We return phone calls promptly, keep you informed about your case, and treat you with the respect you deserve.

No Fee Unless You Win

We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This arrangement allows injured people to access quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation.

Ready to discuss your case? Schedule your free consultation today.

FAQs About Personal Injury Lawsuits in Philadelphia

Serving Personal Injury Victims Throughout Philadelphia

Our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers represent clients from every neighborhood in the city. From Center City to Northeast Philadelphia, from Kensington to South Philly, we serve people injured on local streets and throughout the region.

We handle cases filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and federal court. Our office at 1420 Walnut Street in Center City is easily accessible from SEPTA transit and major roadways, including I-95, I-76, and Roosevelt Boulevard.

In addition to Philadelphia, we represent clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and nationwide for serious injury cases.

Injured by Someone Else’s Negligence? Free Consultation With a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Today

You have enough to worry about after an accident without fighting insurance companies alone. Our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys are ready to handle the legal work so you can focus on recovering.

For more than 50 years, the Rothenberg Law Firm LLP has fought for injured people throughout Philadelphia. We have recovered billions for our clients because we prepare every case thoroughly and never stop advocating for your best interests. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your case. There is no fee unless we win.